Topic: Donation Of Constantine

The discussion moves to 740 AD and the "Donation of Constantine," a forged document used by the Papacy to claim political and spiritual authority over all earthly kingdoms. Hanlon explains how Pope Stephen used this letter to convince King Pepin and the Carolingian dynasty to protect the Vatican from invading forces. This event is identified as the transition from the early church to the Holy Roman Empire, establishing the "Divine Right of Kings" through deceptive administrative means.

The "Prophecy of Malachy" regarding the final Pope is dismissed by Annett as inaccurate due to the omission of various historical popes and "anti-popes." He cites the legend of Pope Joan and the proven forgery of the "Donation of Constantine" as evidence that the Vatican's history and legal claims are built on fabrications. He warns that most papal documents and even biblical texts have been manipulated for political control.